Pediatric vitrectomy is an eye surgery performed to remove vitreous gel from middle part of the eye. There are two types of vitrectomy; anterior eye vitrectomy and pars plana vitrectomy. Vitrectomy can be used to treat many problems with the retina and vitreous (a gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball). Removing the vitreous gel provides better access to the retina, as well as decreases the tension on the retina. This enables them to access the back of the eye to carry out procedures.
Pediatric vitrectomy is usually performed on children/adolescents with severe eye problems. During vitrectomy, an ophthalmologist (surgeon) uses small instruments to cut the vitreous and suction it out. An ophthalmologist may place air or other gas into the eye to help the retina stay in its proper position. Pars plana vitrectomy is used for the treatment of vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachments, and endophthalmitis, whereas anterior eye vitrectomy aids in the removal of the vitreous gel from the anterior chamber of the eye.
Pediatric vitrectomy is needed if children/adolescents have any of the following eye problems, such as severe eye injury, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, eye infection, vitreous hemorrhage, a wrinkle in the central part of your retina, a hole in the central part of your retina (macula), and certain problems after cataract surgery. With the increasing prevalence of various vision-eye disorders (in children), the demand for safe and effective treatment is also increasing with a rapid pace worldwide.
On July 22, 2019, Bausch + Lomb (US) announced the launch of the 23-gauge Bi-Blade dual port vitrectomy cutter to address a wide range of procedural needs. However, there are some side effects of pediatric vitrectomy, such as inflammation, cataract formation or progression of existing cataracts, bleeding inside eyes, bacterial infection, and increased pressure (glaucoma) or reduced pressure in the eye.
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